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Bantam Raptors host successful provincial tournament

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   Dozens of young people in Drumheller and throughout the province built a hockey memory that will last a lifetime right here in the valley, over the weekend.
   The Western Chev Bantam Raptors hosted the T3 Provincial Championship in Drumheller. The Drumheller Memorial was alive all weekend from the opening ceremonies to the final puck drop. President of Drumheller Minor Hockey Jason James was pleased with the success of the tournament.
   “Things went very well,” said James. “The fans and the parents were very happy and excited. It was a nice pat on the back.”
   He adds many participants did take the time to enjoy the valley.
   The Western Chev Bantams knew they were in tough for the tournament. They were close in their first game versus the Edmonton Oil Kings, but were not able to pull out a win for the tournament.
   “There was lots of competition, but they had fun,” said James. “They will remember this the rest of their lives. Even though they didn’t win a medal they will remember it.”
   Paul Isaac, Zone representative echoed the importance of these kinds of experiences for young people.
   “I said (to the coaches) this weekend is hockey, but real life happens after,” said Isaac. “I said as coaches you are shaping young men and women to be adults. This is just one venue kids are allowed to experience team and work together. It is a pretty eventful thing for these kids.”

DVSS Sr. Girls basketball team are a joy to coach

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The DVSS Sr. Girls basketball team competed in zone playoff s at Black Diamond, March 11 & 12. DVSS Sr. Girls head coach Jenn Raugust said, “It was a lot of fun and the girls played some of the best basketball they have played all year. All of our games were very close. Although we couldn’t come up with a win, I don’t think anyone left disappointed. The senior girls team, in the future, will miss Rachel Engen, Karis Hilchey and Kyra Koustrup greatly (as they are graduating). They have been a joy to coach and I’m sad to see them go.” They are (back; l-r) Head Coach Jennifer Raugust,
Brayden Peters, Nikki Thomson, Karis Hilchey, Rachel Engen, Mikeala Koustrup and Assistant Coach Andy Neuman, with (front; l-r) Kyra Koustrup, Gillian Carey, Payton Zacharuk and Eden Hilchey.

NGC Raptors win banner

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The NGC Peewee Raptors are league champions after defeating Claresholm in two straight games.
The Raptors defeated Medicine Hat in the semifinals and on Friday, March 11, were in Claresholm in game 1 of the championship playoff series. “In the first game we were down 3-0 after the first period. They managed to find a second gear and won the game 7-4,” said coach Lyle Cawiezel. Kyle Gridley had three goals, Zachary Cawiezel had two goals and an assist, ands James Zuccatto and Tucker Hudson each had one. For game 2, the Raptors were back on home ice. The Raptors came out strong and were leading 3-1 down the stretch, but Clareholm put the pressure on making it 3-2. “It made the last couple of minutes really interesting but we managed to hold on and won it overall,” said Cawiezel. Kyle Gridley has a goal and two assists, James Zuccatto had a goal and an assist, and Daxton Mulgrew had a goal. Nikolas Zuccatto held back 27 shots. Coach Cawiezel is proud of his team. “They worked hard all yearlong and they deserved that win, “he said. It looks like to could be a strong season next year as about half of team moves on to bantam, leaving a strong core.

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